The Washington County animal shelter asked for $20,000 to keep caring for animals.

The Washington County animal shelter asked for $20,000 to keep caring for animals.

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Updated: 10:36 PM CDT Aug 31, 2015

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WEBVTT FOR US WITH WHAT WE CAN EXPECT. MEGHAN: IN JUST 30 MINUTES AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, THE COURT WILL VOTE FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL TIME ON WHETHER OR NOT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER WILL RECEIVE THE FUNDING IT NEEDS TO STAY OPEN. THE ANIMAL SHELTER NEEDS AT LEAST EIGHT YES VOTES TO RECEIVE A $20,000 IT NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO CARE FOR PUPPIES LIKE THESE. VOTERS -- LEADERS VOTED TWO WEEKS AGO BUT IT CAME UP ONE SHORT. PET LOVERS IN GENERAL ARE ANXIOUS. THE SHELTER NEEDS A LOT MORE MONEY, ANYTHING WOULD BE BENEFICIAL BECAUSE OF HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO MAKE SURE THAT THESE ANIMALS HAVE A PLACE TO GO AND HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED. EMPLOYEES TO HELP, FOOD, VACCINATIONS. MEGHAN: WE SPOKE WITH SUPPORTERS TO SAY THE RULING WILL NOT AFFECT ONLY THE SHELTER, BUT COULD CAUSE A RIPPLE EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE AREA. IF THE SHELTER CAN I GET THE MONEY, THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE IN AS MANY ANIMALS.

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